Definition of jingall. Meaning of jingall. Synonyms of jingall

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Definition of jingall

jingall
Jingal Jin*gal", n. [Hind. jang[=a]l a swivel, a large musket.] A small portable piece of ordnance, mounted on a swivel. [Written also gingal and jingall.] [India]

Meaning of jingall from wikipedia

- 1857; ‘Elephant Battery on the March’ (front cover, 8 May 1858) ; 'Camel Jingalls' 1858 (small cannons mounted on camels); ‘Elephant-washing’ and ‘Elephant...
- Malabar obtained sanction to purchase five large swivel mounted muskets (jingalls) and employ ten peons (foot soldiers) to shoot the beasts and protect the...